Just An Ordinary Girl

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask is a deep cleansing wash-off mask that is specifically designed for oily or combination skin with visibly large pores. The product claims to removes dead skin cells and impurities in pores, control sebum production, and minimize enlarged pores without causing dryness or tightness. As the name suggests, it is formulated with 30% Haenam Red Bean Extract, which is known for its remarkable ability to absorb sebum and soothe the skin. 

I must say the Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask really caught my attention because of its main ingredient - Red Bean. So, after reading plenty of good reviews about it, I bought this product from Lazada. You can also buy this product easily from Shopee.

 

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Glycerin, Kaolin, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, hectorite, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ultramarines, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodum Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf Stem Extract, Water, Polyisobutene, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Leaf Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Ci 77491, Caprylyl/ Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylysilane

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask is made from various natural ingredients from Earth. The unique formula contains key ingredients such as red beans extract, kaolin clay, as well as antioxidant rich pear and strawberry extracts.

Red Bean Extract & Powder - Red bean contains saponin, a natural exfoliant that will draw out sebum and dirt, soothe the skin and has both antioxidants and antimicrobial properties. 

Kaolin Clay - A type of clay found in nature. Possess great cleansing and exfoliating powers which helps to minimize pores. It helps to absorb sebum, prevents acne and promotes clearer, brighter skin

Pear & Strawberry Extracts - Rich in antioxidants, which helps to protect skin from free radical damage

The formula is free from artificial fragrance and essential oils.

The Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask comes in a beautiful tub container with a lid containing 140 ml of the product. It is more environmentally friendly because it creates less waste than single use sheet masks. There is a mini spatula for you to scoop the product out from the tub, but I actually find it a bit redundant. I prefer to scoop the product out and apply the mask on my face with my hands because it is faster and easier. 

The mask has a soft, smooth yet creamy texture with red bean bits. It glides effortlessly and spread easily on my skin without leaving clumps or uneven patches. 

The product smells like red bean paste mixed with fruit extracts. It was sweetish and fruity, a bit like red bean potong ice cream. However, the scent is light and not overpowering. 

Hanare is an authentic Japanese restaurant located on the ground floor of the Intermark Mall. The restaurant specializes in omakase dining, but is also famous for their Kaiseiki set meals and weekend ala carte lunch buffet.

All the seafood served at Hanare are hand-picked and air-flown twice a week from Tokyo's famous Toyosu Fish Market. Thus, you can expect to be served with only the freshest and finest fares.

After reading plenty of good reviews about the restaurant online, we decided to try out their weekend ala carte lunch buffet. The buffet is only available for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 pm to 2 pm. Reservation is required. 

Hanare features comfortable open seating with an open kitchen, a teppanyaki counter and a huge sushi bar where you can watch the chef at work. The wood furnishing and spacious dining space provide a cozy ambience. Besides that, the warm lighting also creates an intimate yet upscale atmosphere. 

The buffet spread offers a broad range of items across more than 10 categories, which includes appetizers, Agemono, Sashimi, Mushimono, Yakimono, Nigiri Sushi, Hot-Pot, Maki/Temaki, Teppanyaki and desserts. Although the food selections are pretty limited, the quality are good.

On top of the ala carte items, each diner will also get one Hokkaido Oyster, three slices of Chutoro and 120 g of Australia Wagyu Beef. 

At Hanare, ordering is done via small sheets of paper, which is a bit cumbersome. You need to state the quantity of the item (e.g Salmon sashimi) that you want to order on the small sheets of paper that they have provided. If you state the quantity as "1", they will really serve you one slice of Salmon sashimi only.